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Thursday, September 10, 2009

I have finished quilting the Daisy Chain Quilt! Hooray! And I feel like the Free Motion Quilting monkey has been lifted off my back somewhat.

Finished Quilt measures 50 inches x 38.5 inches

I must say I am really pleased with the overall look of the quilt and I feel like I have overcome some of my fear of free motion quilting, although I do realize that only through more practice will I gain confidence and improve my skills.

I think that a major part of my fear stems from needing the quilting to look perfect, but that is not what quilting is all about and I am trying to let go, to go with the flow and stop being stifled by my own expectations.

The back of the quilt features a cotton printed fabric by Anna Maria Horner from the Garden Party Range, the solid fabric is a heavier weight linen/cotton blend in a natural color. To balance out this slightly more weighty fabric I have used QuiltLite as a batting. As a result this quilt drapes beautifully.

I have added a burnt orange binding fabric by Joelle Hoverson - Net of Jewels - to frame the quilt. This almost solid colored woven fabric has a textured and somewhat heavier feel about it, but the color is iridescent and adds the finishing touch to this quilt.

29 comments:

It seems that every technique you try, every design you attempt, every fabric you stitch, it all turns to pure gold.That FM quilting is amazing. And its your first attempt??? Imagine what your second, or third, attempts will be like!!!I am in awe.Andi :-)

Oh my word, you free-motioned those daisies? At first glance I was wondering where you had it done (as in an automated repeat pattern). Very lovely work and I admire the selection of fabrics for the stripe.